Category: Latest Queensland Police News – West Brisbane

Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are advising residents that thieves have within the past 5 days targeted a number of residential dwellings and businesses in the following Inner West suburbs:
Residential Dwellings  

Moggill: Rise Place
Indooroopilly: Glencairn Avenue, Finney Road, Aragon Street, Almeid Street
Kenmore: Akuna Street, Rialanna Street
Toowong: Brisbane Street
Bardon: Rainworth Road
Achenflower: Payne Street
St Lucia: Highland Terrace
Chapel Hill: Nankoor Street

Businesses 

Taringa: 2 x Moggill Road

The majority of these breaks have occurred between the hours of 8am and 8pm.
The thieves are mainly stealing laptops, wallets, handbags, jewellery, cash, game consoles or vehicles from these locations.
Thieves are generally using such methods to enter residential dwellings as entering/climbing through unlocked/open doors, windows and garages or forcing/smashing doors and windows.
Some of these offences have been “sneak breaks” and occurred whilst the residents were at home.
Police have increased patrols in your area and residents are encouraged to be vigilant, appropriately secure their homes, storage areas and vehicles,

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The Queensland Police Service (QPS) and Queensland Health have strengthened DNA analysis capabilities following the recent review of some results.
The review was undertaken after a small number of results were recalled due to uncertainty as to the number of contributors within a mixture of DNA. This was isolated to samples that contained a mixture of DNA from three or more people.
The QPS reviewed all cases between 2013 and 2018 that involved this type of result and identified 138 matters in which the mixed profile evidence was potentially significant to the prosecution.
As a result of the review the integrity of all cases has been confirmed.
New technology was introduced in November 2018 which will prevent these concerns from reoccurring while also enhancing DNA evidence to solve crimes.
The integrity of DNA results is a significant priority for both departments who will always strive to continuously improve processes.

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Detectives are treating two burglary offences as linked following investigations into incidents at Sunnybank and Logan Village on January 26.
During the first incident, around 2.30 am, three people have forced entry into a jewellery store on McCullough Street, Sunnybank and stole several items of jewellery.
In the second incident, at 4 am, the same group have forced entry into an Albert Street supermarket in Logan Village and stolen a large quantity of cigarettes.
Investigators have today released footage in an effort to help identify those involved.
Police urge anyone who witnessed either of these incidents, or have information that could assist in identifying those responsible to contact them.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs

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Police are investigating the assault of a service station attendant in Kingston Road on January 28 and are looking for a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries.
About 5:22pm a man arrived on a black BMX pushbike and entered the store. He took a drink from the fridge and asked for a discount.
When the attendant stated he was unable to discount the drink, the man became aggressive and verbally abused the attendant. He walked out of the store, kicking the door as he left.
About 20 minutes later the attendant walked out of the store to the forecourt area where the man approached him and assaulted him, punching him in the head and face.
The attendant was transported to hospital with a number of fractures to his cheek and jaw and required surgery and had a number of titanium plates inserted.
Investigators are appealing for assistance to identify the man

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North Brisbane detectives are investigating an armed robbery and assault at a unit in Auchenflower.
At 1.30am on December 22, two men and a woman gained entry to the McIlwraith Street home.
A 25-year-old woman and 32-year-old man were home at the time.
One of the men punched the 32-year-old resident in the right cheekbone.
The man slammed shut the front door locking it, preventing the victims from leaving the unit for a period of three hours.
The man produced a large knife and threatened the two occupants, demanding property. A second male has then kicked the 32-year-old male resident in the leg and punched him in the cheek.
One of the men and the woman located property from the unit whilst the third male held the occupants at knife point.
The three offenders left the unit a short time later stealing cufflinks, a torch, shoulder bag and personal accessories.
A 27-year-old Bellmere man has been arrested and

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A man has been charged after he allegedly struck a Road Policing Command officer with a motorbike yesterday afternoon in Geebung.
The senior constable was conducting speed camera duties near a school on the intersection of Newman and Robinson Roads at 3.45pm when he saw a motorcycle pull up at the lights that had been involved in a number of traffic offences in the area recently.
It will be alleged that the officer then parked his motorcycle in front of the bike and activated his lights and the other bike then reversed before riding into the officer’s bike before both dropped to the ground.
It will be further alleged that the man then attempted to flee the scene before the officer was able to chase him down on foot and take him into custody.
The senior constable was taken to hospital for treatment to a minor injury to his knee and his bike sustained

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Police have finalised an investigation after a report of an assault in Chermside West on January 23.
Investigating officers have conducted a full and extensive investigation and have determined that no further police action is required.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1900159191

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Police have finalised an investigation after a report of an assault to in Chermside West on January 23.
Investigating officers have conducted a full and extensive investigation and have determined that no further police action is required.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1900159191

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Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating of the Road Policing Command has reminded motorists the 2019 school year has begun and they should look to take extra care in school zones.
Assistant Commissioner Keating said that from today all school zones in Queensland were operational, meaning reduced speed limits would be enforced.
“The first day of school is meant to be an exciting one, particularly for many students who are attending school for the first time,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“We are urging motorists to slow down and abide by the reduced speed limits while approaching and driving through marked school zones.
“Be aware of the changing speed limits. The standard operating times for most school zones in Queensland is between 7am and 9am and between 2pm and 4pm.
“Across the state, Queensland motorists can expect to see police enforcing important road rules such as speeding, stopping at children’s crossings and wearing seatbelts.
“Police will also focus

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Police have charged a woman with drink driving after she fell over whilst stationary on a moped in the city this afternoon.
It will be alleged at 2.35pm the woman was stationary on Wickham Terrace at the intersection of Upper Edward Street at Spring Hill when she and the bike fell.
Members of the public where concerned she had been drinking and notified police and the ambulance. The woman was treated for a minor craze to her chin.
She was transported to the Brisbane City Police Station where she returned a breath alcohol concentration of .306%.
A 32-year-old West End woman was issued a notice to appear for driving under the influence of liquor and will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on February 11
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers,

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